Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2010
Publisher
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Source Publication
Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice
Source ISSN
2166-5222
Abstract
Objectives
Randomized trials found physical activity (PA) effective in decreasing depressive symptoms. Few studies included Black participants. The purpose of this systematic literature review was to determine the effects of PA on depressive symptoms in Black adults.
Methods
Articles were abstracted by conducting a computer and hand search of eligible studies.
Results
Eight of 13 studies found a significant inverse relationship between PA and depressive symptoms in Black adults. Sources for the heterogeneity were explored.
Conclusion
Future studies should include representative samples of Black adults, incorporate a theory which considers multiple levels of influence, account for genetic factors in the etiology of depressive symptoms, include individuals diagnosed with depression and with health conditions which may increase the risk of depressive symptoms, account for intra-group ethnic heterogeneity, measure and differentiate between social support and social network, consider aspects of the physical environment and use standardized measurements of PA.
Recommended Citation
Richardson, Jessica D.; Dalton, Sarah Grace; Torres, Elisa R.; Sampselle, Carolyn M.; Gretebeck, Kimberlee A.; Ronis, David L.; and Neighbors, Harold W., "Physical Activity Effects on Depressive Symptoms in Black Adults" (2010). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 857.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/857
Comments
Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice, Vol. 4, No. 2 (2010): 70-87. PMID: 22984655.
Kimberlee Gretebeck was affiliated with the University of Michigan at the time of publication.